New Mexico Attorney General files lawsuit against Snapchat for harming children through recommendation algorithms
The New Mexico Department of Justice filed an unredacted complaint against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, alleging that the platform's features, including Quick Add and Discovery feed, recommended adult strangers and drug dealers to minors, leading to sextortion, sexual abuse, and drug-related deaths. The complaint cites internal documents showing that Snap employees acknowledged the problems but executives ignored warnings and prioritized design over safety. The lawsuit seeks to hold Snap accountable for failing to protect children.
- Date it happened
- 2023-01-01
- Organisation involved
- Snap Inc.
- Product, system or model
- Snapchat
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